Hawaii is the last state to have joined the United States. It is the only U.S. state to be geographically located in Oceania, but governed as part of North America and the only one composed entirely of islands. Hawaii’s diverse natural scenery, warm tropical climate, abundance of public beaches, oceanic surroundings, and active volcanoes make it a popular destination for tourists, surfers, biologists, and volcanologists.
*** We are heartbroken about the recent devastation caused by the wild fires. Over the years we have spent many hours in Lahaina, the memories will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Maui. Please support if you can. *** Recently, we made a bold…
After many years of visiting Kauai, we finally took our first Kauai helicopter tour. It’s been on our list for a while, but I must admit, the only reason why it hadn’t happen was that I was too nervous. While planning this latest trip to Kauai, I finally agreed that we should go ahead. We…
It’s no secret, Kauai can be expensive. Since we like to stretch our dollar when we travel, we seek out the best Happy Hour on Kauai. In Hawaii, it’s often called Aloha Hour! And, just about every establishment has some specials. However, some aren’t actually a great deal. Lucky you, we’ve done our research. Here…
During our latest visit to Maui, we decided to stay at the Wailea Beach Resort. Typically, we stay in the Ka’anapali area, but this time since our stay was short (only 2 days) and we didn’t want to rent a car, we opted for the Wailea area. And, since we are avid Bonvoy point collectors,…
The Kalalau Trail is known as one of the most beautiful hikes in the world. The trail is approximately 11 miles along the north shore’s Nāpali Coast starting at Keʻe Beach ending in the Kalalau Valley. If you want to experience what makes Kauai different from the other Hawaiian Islands, this is the thing to do….
